ASA raps Airbnb, leasehold scandal breaks, agents honoured at Westminster




<span style="font-size: 18px;">Tickets selling fast for The Negotiator Awards 2018</span>

Don't leave it too late to book your place at the 'Oscars of Agency' on 30th November 2018. Hosted by the one and only Julian Clary, you don't need to be a finalist to join the celebration at Property's biggest party at London's top venue, Grosvenor House – so why not kick off the Christmas season in style?

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Estate agents honoured at Westminster ceremony

This year's winners at Propertymark's national Property Qualifications Awards gathered yesterday to get their awards watched by Housing Minister Heather Wheeler and Lord Best.

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Is this the beginning of a leasehold mis-selling scandal?

Legal firm launches class action on behalf of 500 property owners against dozens of solicitors, many of whom were those recommended by developers.

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Airbnb: ‘Example’ photos of flats within developments must include disclaimer, says watchdog

The ASA says executive serviced apartments firm must make it clear properties advertised on Airbnb may not be the ones eventually offered to renters.

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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Buying a business</span>


Many agents predict tough times ahead, says Adam Bernstein, as online platforms, waning consumer confidence, rising interest rates and a ban on letting fees create a perfect storm… but one man’s nightmare may be another’s opportunity.

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